Official movie poster for Multiplicity (1996), a comedy fantasy film

Multiplicity(1996)

Sometimes to get more out of life, you have to make more of yourself.

5.8(620)1h 57m1996-07-19
ComedyFantasyScience FictionRomance

Multiplicity Synopsis

Construction worker Doug Kinney finds that the pressures of his working life, combined with his duties to his wife Laura and daughter Jennifer leaves him with little time for himself. However, he is approached by geneticist Dr. Owen Leeds, who offers Doug a rather unusual solution to his problems: cloning.

Multiplicity (1996) is a comedy, fantasy, science fiction and romance film directed by Harold Ramis, released on July 19, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Michael Keaton, Andie MacDowell, Harris Yulin and Eugene Levy. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 620 ratings.

Director:
Harold Ramis
Writers:
Mary Hale, Lowell Ganz, Chris Miller
Producers:
Lee R. Mayes, Harold Ramis
Cinematographer:
László Kovács
Composer:
George Fenton
Production:
Columbia Pictures
Budget:
$45,000,000
Revenue:
$21,075,014
Status:
Released

Multiplicity (1996) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Multiplicity before you stream it.

Multiplicity Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 620 ratings.

John Chard

7/10

Keaton on top form in a very charming and enjoyable sci-fi comedy picture. Doug Kinney never has enough time to do what he wants to do, his life is frantic and his family life is strained, then one day he gets the chance to have himself duplicated. It would seem that a lot of complaints about this film are about it being a waste of a good premise, well for sure Multiplicity is far from being a comic masterpiece,…

Reviewed on July 8, 2020

misubisu

## **Multiplicity (1996) Review: An Overlooked Gem of 90s Comedy - 8/10** In the landscape of 90s comedies, *Multiplicity* often gets lost in the shuffle, dismissed by some as a high-concept gag that can't sustain a feature film. However, to write it off is to miss one of Michael Keaton's most deceptively brilliant performances and a surprisingly thoughtful, albeit silly, exploration of work-life balance and…

Reviewed on November 17, 2025

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Multiplicity – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Multiplicity online?

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Multiplicity (1996) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Multiplicity?

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The main cast of Multiplicity (1996) includes Michael Keaton, Andie MacDowell, Harris Yulin, Eugene Levy and Zack Duhame. The film was directed by Harold Ramis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Multiplicity released?

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Multiplicity was released on July 19, 1996 and runs for 1h 57m.

Is Multiplicity worth watching?

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Multiplicity (1996) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 620 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Multiplicity?

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Yes. The official Multiplicity trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.